WOC-ly OUTING CLUB CALENDAR

October 11- October 17, 2021

Hello WOC family!  Come check out some of the awesome outdoor events we have going on this week.  All events are open to the Williams College community. 

Announcements

MOUNTAIN DAY SHIRTS STILL FOR SALE!! CHECK OUT OUR ORDER FORM

Due to incredible demand, we have decided to post an order form for you to buy a Mountain Day shirt if you were unable to get one or just want another shirt for a loved one! If we get >50 orders, we will be able to place this order, so spread the news! Both cash and Venmo taken.

Order your Mountain Day Shirt here!

Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe!

Have you ever felt like the day was so nice that you just had to be outside? Do you want to know if any random or spontaneous adventures are happening in the moment? Or do you want to get the most up to date info about WOC and trips? Join the Spontaneous Outings GroupMe chat here! (the link now works!!)

JEDI weekly lunch! Join us to talk about anti-racism and responding to accessibility issues in the outdoors on Tuesdays 12-1! We’ll meet on Chapin steps (or in Paresky depending on weather). Eat lunch with us or just stop by to say hi! Feel free to reach out to Isabel (isa2), Nick (nrh3), or Li (lyp1) with any questions or suggestions.

The WOC Equipment Room will be open by appointment only.  Hours are 12:30-1:30pm (M-Th) and 12-2pm (Fri). The Equipment Room is open to all WOC members.  Please go to this appointment schedule and sign up for a slot.  Use the tabs to find the correct week.    We are open during Reading Period

We want your feedback on trips! Have you recently gone on a trip and want to give us feedback on COVID-19 precautions and how things went? Fill out our feedback form after your trip so we know how we’re doing!

Activities

Monday

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. This is for WOC members only and memberships are available at the wall. Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Tuesday

Hike to Scenic Overlook! Join us on a trip to a beautiful six mile hike in Savoy Mt. State Forest. The hike contains slow elevation gain and peaks at a beautiful rock outcropping with a 180 degree view. We will leave campus at 1 pm and return before 6. Please sign up on this form or email Charlotte (cgj1) with questions!

Climbing Wall open!  There will be open climbing from 7 - 9 pm at the Nate Lowe Climbing Wall in the Towne Field House.  No experience necessary.  All equipment provided.  This is for WOC members only and memberships are available at the wall.  Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Wednesday

Walk to Stone Hill! Come get a study break on a walk up to the top of Stone Hill! Wear shoes you’re okay with getting a bit dirty. We will leave campus from Paresky Steps at 1 pm and return before 3. Please sign up on this form or email Aaron (ads7) with questions!

Non cis-male climbing from 7 -8 pm!  From 8 - 9 all WOC members are welcome and memberships are available at the wall.  No experience necessary.  All equipment provided.   Please enter through the doors on the south (Weston Field) side and leave your shoes on the plastic tarp at the door.

Thursday

Climbing Wall closed!  The Nate Lowe Climbing Wall will be closed for a training

Friday

Weekly sunrise hike  “wake up” and down Pine Cobble - Should be a TRUE sunrise hike witnessing the rise at 7:06 AM. Meet on Paresky steps at 6:00 AM!!  3 mile hike round trip, one thousand foot elevation gain to get your blood flowing and endorphins coursing through your veins!!.   Dress for the weather, good footwear for a trail that will be muddy, wet and always rocky!  Bring a filled water bottle, headlamp or flashlight and a cup for hot drinks.  Return to campus by 8:40AM.  Please sign up on this form  or email [log in to unmask]  with any questions?

Saturday

Sunday